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Hanuman_2000 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Sentence

Hello,

1. I washed and tried the clothes.

Here verb-phrase has been coordinated. we may assume it as reduction of clause coordination, in this view, it may be a compound sentence.

I would like to know whether this kind of sentences having verb-phrase coordination is a simple sentence or compound sentence.

could any one please explain this?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

hanuman_2000 I would like to know whether this kind of sentences having verb-phrase coordination is a simple sentence or compound sentence. It's a simple sentence with a compound verb. Simple.

— CalifJim

  • hanuman_2000 I would like to know whether this kind of sentences having verb-phrase coordination is a simple sentence or compound sentence.
  • It's a simple sentence with a compound verb.
  • Simple.
  • hanuman_2000 we may assume it as reduction of clause coordination Assumptions about what other ways the sentence could be constructed do not play a significant role in determining whether a sentence is simple or compound.
  • Just analyze the sentence as it is actually written .
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hanuman_2000I would like to know whether this kind of sentences having verb-phrase coordination is a simple sentence or compound sentence.
It's a simple sentence with a compound verb. Simple.
hanuman_2000we may assume it as reduction of clause coordination
Assumptions about what other ways the sentence could b
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Sir,

1. I may see you tomorrow or I may phone later in the day.

It is a compound sentence.(1)

2. I may see you tomorrow or may phone later in the day.

Is it a simple sentence or Compound?

I think (2) is a simple sentence as explained by you?

Sir, Please explain how to define a simple sentence.

What is difference between a clause and a
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hanuman_20001. I may see you tomorrow or I may phone later in the day.It is a compound sentence.(1)
Correct.
hanuman_20002. I may see you tomorrow or may phone later in the day.Is it a simple sentence or Compound?I think (2) is a simple sentence as explained by you?
Correct.
hanuman_2000Sir, Please ex
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Thanks for reply!

1. Sit down and listen to this.

Is this a simple sentence?

Thanks.
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hanuman_20001. Sit down and listen to this.Is this a simple sentence?
I don't think so.
From Wikipedia:
A simple sentence consists of only one clause. A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses.
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hanuman_20001. Sit down | and | listen to this.
Is this a simple sentence?
What do you think?

CJ
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Hello,

As the subject is clearly 'you' for both clause, so it a compound sentence.

Thanks.
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hanuman_2000compound sentence
Right. Emotion: smile

CJ
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hanuman_2000As the subject is clearly 'you' for both clauses, so it is a compound sentence.
hanuman_2000As The subject is clearly 'you' for both clauses, so it is a compound sentence.
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